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Fenway Park. 4 Yawkey Way, Boston. 5:30 pm/all ages/$58.00+. Tickets on sale now

...was. It closed last week, as did the nearly 20-year-old Newton Centre location (776 Beacon St.). Meanwhile, the Beacon Hill location (66 Charles St., Boston) has been closed by the city...

Isabella studied in France, where she picked up this motto: Think much, speak little, write nothing. Share this quote with the Isabella in your life! Image: Martin Mower, Isabella Stewart Gardner, 1917, oil.

Happy Birthday, Rembrandt! 🎂 Not only is this one of his first self portraits, but it’s also the piece that solidified Isabella’s decision to transform her private collection into a public museum. #HatsOffToYouRembrandt Image: Rembrandt Van Rijn, Self-Portrait, Age 23, 1629, oil on oak panel.

Isabella took care to exhibit the work of women artists in the contemporary galleries of her museum. This bust of Maria de Acosta Sargent by Anna Coleman Ladd is one such example! Object: Anna Coleman Ladd, Maria de Acosta Sargent, 1915, bronze.

One of the few nudes in Isabella’s collection, this figure drawing by Whistler shows a beautiful harmony of color. The blues on the fabric are similar to the Summer Blues growing in the Courtyard! 💙 Image: James McNeill Whistler, Lapis Lazuli (detail), 1885-1886, chalk and pastel on brown paper.

It’s looking like Christmas in July at the Gardner! 🎄 These Glory Bowers are some vigorous climbers and are growing strong and tall in the Courtyard. See these red and white beauties in person on your next visit!

Wheelock College, 39-41 Pilgrim Road have applied for a transfer of a dormitory license From: Wheelock College To: Trustees of Boston University, Nishmin Kashyap, manager.

Wheelock College, 150 Riverway has apply for a transfer of a dormitory license From: Wheelock College To: Trustees of Boston University, Nishmin Kashyap, manager.

Wheelock College, 154 Riverway have applied for a transfer of a dormitory license From: Wheelock College To: Trustees of Boston University, Nishmin Kashyap, manager.

Wheelock College, 162 Riverway have applied for a transfer of a dormitory license From: Wheelock College To: Trustees of Boston University, Nishmin Kashyap, manager.

Wheelock College, 210 Riverway have applied for a transfer of a dormitory license From: Wheelock College To: Trustees of Boston University, Nishmin Kashyap, manager.

Mark your calendars for July 27 when admission will be free, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays! From martial arts to music performances, there's something fun for everyone. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2MQSi8b

#FarneseFact No, our revelers aren’t at a rave (though they would fit right in!). Long-wave ultraviolet light reveals which parts of the sarcophagus had to be recarved. This side was particularly damaged—only the green parts are original!

Get a close look at the revelers on our Farnese sarcophagus at our Life, Death & Revelry exhibition! For the first time in over 100 years, visitors can view this two millennia old work of art from all angles. Enjoy today: http://bit.ly/2IIuaD6

Ansin Building at 1340 Boylston

Tonight's the night! Drop in for Neighborhood Nights: Creative Cycle, a completely free evening full of dance, music, and performances. Join us from 5 - 9pm for this incredible and unforgettable night. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2tyk6XL

What’s your favorite color? 🌈 At our Saturday Open Studios, we’re making botanical-themed monoprints in every color of the rainbow. Drop in from 11 - 4pm this Saturday and make yourself a work of art! http://bit.ly/2KQTLej

You can’t miss our Medusa Mosaic—it’s the Courtyard’s centerpiece! This iconic work of art dates back to 117 AD, where it was first used as a floor for the baths of a villa. Today its beauty is on full display for all to enjoy. Object: Italian, Mosaic Floor: Medusa, 117-138 AD, stone and glass.

Ansin Building at 1340 Boylston

Ansin Building at 1340 Boylston

Love this post if this is the face your cat makes when it’s time for dinner. 😾 Made of gilt wood, this sour puss has been around since the 19th century! #TalkAbout9Lives Object: Emmanuel Frémiet, Cat Figurine (detail), 19th century, gilt wood.

Celebrate the best things in life on July 19 from 5:30 - 9pm for Third Thursdays: Life of the Party! 🎉 Bask in summer’s glow, and enjoy outdoor gardens, music, art-making, and friends. Buy your tickets now: http://bit.ly/2IAFnVs

Free Fun Friday is back again at the Gardner Museum! Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, your visit on July 27 is on us. This amazing day includes performances, music, food trucks, martial arts, and more! Don’t miss out: http://bit.ly/2MQSi8b (Photo: Ally Schmaling)

Ansin Building at 1340 Boylston